5,560 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 5,560 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
2,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativePreply · Japan
80% of My Students Start from Zero! 🌸 Study with a Qualified Japanese Teacher It’s okay to make mistakes ✨ I will support each learner fully and at your own pa…
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Cours de japonais - Niveau débutant à intermédiaire
Teaches A1–B1
Classgap · Italy
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Antes de aprender japones, vamos a planear y te voy a recomendar como puedes aprender bien japones(^_^)
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
🌸Master Daily Conversation🗣️
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
楽しく日本語を勉強しましょう😊
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Start with “Konnichiwa”! | Former Nurse 🇯🇵 | Studying in Canada 🇨🇦 | Beginner-Friendly🌸 Let’s enjoy the small moments of “I got it!” together 🌸
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Cours de japonais pour les débutants dans les Yvelines dans les alentours de Guyancourt
Teaches A1–A2
Classgap · Spain
Teaches A1–A2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
With practice, you will acquire the ability to speak smoothly. Let's start together.
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
韓国で高校の日本語教師🐰
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
⭐1700+ Lessons | 150+ Reviews ⭐ Build Confidence in Japanese 🌱 Beginner-Friendly | JLPT N5-N2📗
Teaches A1–B2
NativePreply · Japan
Taught Over 100 Students|English Support|Beginner welcome|Engaging Lessons!
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
Voscours
Professeur de japonais pour débutants et intermédiaires, en ligne
Teaches A1–B1
NativeClassgap · Japan
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
初心者から、上級者まで、楽しみながら、話そう日本語
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
🌸speaking🌸native speaker
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
✅Beginners class ✅Conversation ✅Journals exchange ✅Writing ✅Reading
Teaches A1–C2
NativePreply · Japan
🥳 Build confidence speaking Japanese in about 6 months🌎 Trilingual Japanese Tutor｜Beginners & Kids Welcome🔰Fun & supportive lessons🤝
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di giapponese da livell principiante a livello intermedio
Teaches A1–B2
NativeCafetalk · Japan
Grammar, listening, free conversation, role-play and Kanji — all in one lesson♪ An interactive lesson designed to help you “understand → use → speak naturally”…
AmazingTalker · Taiwan
👩🏫Fun🌸friendly🎉effective
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
🌟Qualified Japanese Grammar, Conversational and JLPT tutor with 5+ years experience
Teaches A1–C1
NativePreply · Japan
Your Friendly Teacher 🌸 No worries about making mistakes. Let's enjoy gentle Japanese lessons at your own pace. Together, we'll achieve "understanding" and "sp…
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,135 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $34 | $27–$41 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan3,395 / 5,560Taiwan151 / 5,560
China120 / 5,560
South Korea63 / 5,560
Hong Kong SAR China53 / 5,560
United States31 / 5,560
Philippines14 / 5,560Spain12 / 5,560SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 29, 2026
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